adjective easily damaged; delicate.That antique vase is extremely fragile and needs to be handled with great care.Her belief in herself is fragile: she needs encouragement, not criticism. See the full entry
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sponsor
noun a person or group who assumes responsibility for someone or something.The sponsor for the refugee family helped them find a place to live. See the full entry
quorum
noun the number of members that an organization’s rules require to attend a meeting in order for voting or other business to take place.As a quorum had not been reached, a vote…
ire
noun anger or wrath.Getting stuck in heavy traffic always provoked his ire.When she discovered her son had been bullied, she was filled with ire. See the full entry